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WorldCoin in negotiations to resume Kenya operations under new regulations

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The Government had in August 2023 suspended Worldcoin operations in the country pending a risk assessment. [Courtesy]

Operations of cryptocurrency project Worldcoin may resume following discussions with the Kenyan government.

Highly placed sources told The Standard that the two parties were inching towards an agreement on the resumption of operations but under new strict guidelines, to be considered by Parliament.

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